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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0522281

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151

Financials

$74K$69K2022$83K2023$91K2024$76K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$76,010––$25,858–$102,942
December 31, 2024990-EZ$91,494––$103,524$76,592$103,525
December 31, 2023990-EZ$82,872––$12,031–$108,883
December 31, 2022990$74,382$69,468$4,914$26,011$0$26,011
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$76,010

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Program services (functional)
$71,151

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$103,524
Total assets, end of year
$25,858
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$102,942
Cash, savings and investments
$25,858
Gross receipts
$76,010

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANESSE LLOYD-SGAMBATIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR30$0
HANNAH FIELDSSECRETARY1$0
SHEILA LOVEBOARD MEMBER1$0
CONSTANCE RAGSDALEBOARD MEMBER1$0
LESLIE GAYNUSBOARD MEMBER1$0
DESIREE WILBORN WAYNEBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANESSE LLOYD-SGAMBATIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR30$0
HANNAH FIELDSSECRETARY1$0
SHEILA LOVEBOARD MEMBER1$0
CONSTANCE RAGSDALEBOARD MEMBER1$0
LESLIE GAYNUSBOARD MEMBER1$0
DESIREE WILBORN WAYNEBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANESSE LLOYD-SGAMBATIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR30$0
HANNAH FIELDSSECRETARY1$0
SHEILA LOVEBOARD MEMBER1$0
CONSTANCE RAGSDALEBOARD MEMBER1$0
LESLIE GAYNUSBOARD MEMBER1$0
DESIREE WILBORN WAYNEBOARD MEMBER1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANESSE LLOYD-SGAMBATICEO
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee, Former
20$0
HANIFAH FIELDSTREASURE
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SHEILA LOVEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LESLIE GAYNUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CONSTANCE RAGSDALEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DESIREE WELBORN WAYNEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1835 WYNNEWOOD RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151-3236
In care of
% VANESSE LLOYD SGAMBATI
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
1815 WYNNEWOOD RD, PHILADELPHIA PA 19151
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Vanesse lloyd Sgambati, 1815 WYNNEWOOD RD, PHILADELPHIA PA 19151
Signed the 990-EZ
VANESSE J LLOYD-SGAMBATI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Return prepared by
Kingcade Services Group

Mission

TO PROMOTE CHILD LITERACY RATE

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The African American Childrens Book Fair focus on connecting author and illustrators and their books from Pre-K to young adults
    Expenses $33,226 · grants $39,000
  • Read To See ME is a program that engages young readers by featuring live presentations from authors in a school or virtual setting
    Expenses $24,416 · grants $33,750
  • Book Giveaway- Gives brand new books gives to teachers and librarians new books to use in their institutions free of charge
    Expenses $13,509 · grants $3,260

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
45-0522281
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$25,858
Income (IRS master file)
$76,010

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2011
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2010

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$76,010–$25,858XML
990-EZDecember 2024$91,494–$103,524IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$82,872$0$12,031XML
990December 2022$74,382$69,468$26,011XML
990-N for 2020
Officer: Vanesse lloyd Sgambati
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: vanesse lloyd-sgambati
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-0522281).

Questions about AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT

What is the EIN of AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT is 45-0522281.
Is AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
Are donations to AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT?
The 990-N for 2020 names Vanesse lloyd Sgambati.
Who are the officers and directors of AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,010 and total assets of $25,858 at year end.

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